Carolina Wedding Bells

April 21, 2012

Happy Wedding Day to Matt + Abby!!

I have known Matt since I was young. We were in all of the same classes throughout high school and are great friends who also happen to love to argue (Duke v. Carolina!) We were voted “Most Likely To Succeed” together in high school, and all of our classmates have joked for years that political Matt Compton would be president someday. He isn’t far off because he actually works in the White House!

I’ve known Abby since she and Matt started dating years ago and these two are truly the perfect match. She is sweet as can be and works in Washington for Share Our Strength.

After the gorgeous ceremony (I honored the “please no photography” request), we headed to the Carolina Inn for a lovely reception.

Beginning with a snazzy first dance

We sampled a few passed apps, such as this fried green tomato + pimento cheese!

Cocktails –

A mix of pineapple + grenadine + lime for me and the babe

Matt’s mom, Marcia, is a loyal KERF reader : ) I brought her some Cville Cluster granola, which she loves!

We were starving by the time dinner was served and the food tasted amazing!

Oh my gosh, so beautiful! I’m from Illinois but I’ve actually been to a wedding at The Carolina Inn in that same room! Ahhh these pictures brought back memories! That food was absolutely amazing, and LOVE the Krispy Kremes. Are you guys going to stop at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen for breakfast?! Thanks so much for sharing Kath!

The bride looked beautiful and way to rock your green dress with baby inside I was my sister’s maid of honor when I was about 24 weeks I’d say, and I bought the dress when I was about 13 weeks, thinking there’s no way that I won’t be able to fit into it….well, I was thankful that the wedding was the weekend it was, because by the next weekend, no telling if I would have been wearing the intended dress

What a beautiful wedding! Love the cupcake tower! I am going to something along the same lines for my son’s graduation for his classmates…he has a peanut/tree nut allergy and he would not be able to eat anything ordered from a bakery so I have offered to bake them something special!

Kath, it seems as though you attend several weddings each year. Do you have a favorite gift you give to couples? My good friend is getting married this summer and I am searching for a great wedding & shower gift, do you have some suggestions? Thanks!!

i have never had grits…but those look good! have you ever done a post on making them? if not, i would LOVE a tutorial from you! i am headed to the south next month and can’t wait to try true southern food!